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Medical Laboratory Technology 2-Year Associate in Applied Science Degree LEARNING COMES TO LIFE IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE For more informaon, contact: Lonnie Barker at 252-536-7284 or [email protected] or Arnee Davis at 252-536-6379 or [email protected] The Halifax Community College Medical Laboratory Technology curriculum is accredited by the Naonal Accreding Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. With a naonwide shortage of laboratory personnel and the development of numerous lab tests, the job market for clinical laboratory technicians is expected to remain strong. The Bureau of Labor Stascs (BLS) projects clinical laboratory technician employment growth of 29.7 percent between 2012 and 2022, adding 47,900 more professionals to the 325,800 jobs currently in this field. The naonal mean salary according to BLS is $49,310 per year. Addional informaon on the dues, salary, and expanding employment opportunies of a medical laboratory technician can be found in the Occupaonal Outlook Handbook published by the U.S. Department of Labor at hp://www.bls.gov/ooh/ healthcare/medical-and-clinical- laboratory-technologists-and- technicians.htm. MLT Growth and Job Outlook
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MedicalLaboratoryTechnology
2-Year Associatein Applied Science Degree
LEARNING COMES TO LIFE IN PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE
For more information,contact:
Lonnie Barker at252-536-7284 or
[email protected] Arnette Davis at252-536-6379 or
The Halifax Community CollegeMedical Laboratory Technologycurriculum is accredited by the
National Accrediting Agencyfor Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
With a nationwide shortage of laboratory personnel and the development of numerous lab tests, the job market for clinical laboratory technicians is expected to remain strong. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects clinical laboratory technician employment growth of 29.7 percent between 2012 and 2022, adding 47,900 more professionals to the 325,800 jobs currently in this field.
The national mean salary according to BLS is $49,310 per year.
Additional information on the duties, salary, and expanding employment opportunities of a medical laboratory technician can be found in the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the U.S. Department of Labor at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-and-clinical-laboratory-technologists-and-technicians.htm.
MLT Growth andJob Outlook
About the program
What can I do with a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology?
The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program is accredited by NAACLS. The curriculum is five semesters in length and includes coursework in chemistry, hematology, microbiology and immunohematology. Common laboratory tests may include rapid strep throat, complete blood count (CBC), testing for diabetes, or providing a blood transfusion to a trauma patient. Students spend the last semester in a clinical laboratory setting in a local hospital or clinic.
Upon successful completion of the program, students have the skills needed to help diagnose or monitor treatment of many diseases and qualify to sit for a national certification examination. Graduates can be certified as medical laboratory technicians by the American Society for Clinical Pathology, MLT(ASCP).
Due to the limited clinical and laboratory space available, admission to the MLT program will follow a selective admission procedure. For more information please visit our web site at http://halifaxcc.edu/StudntRe/HealthSciences/programs.php.
Employment opportunities are available in the following areas:• Hospital lab technican• Medical office lab technician• Industry lab technician• Lab technician in research facilities• Veterinary laboratories• Pharmaceutical/biotech industry
Admission to the MLT program
HCC offers many scholarships, loans, grants, and/or work study opportunities to help students meet their tuition and other school expenses. Your advisor or a financial aid officer can explain to you the options available and help you with applications.
Is financial help available?
